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Kharl WiRepa's designs to grace runways in Paris and London
Kharl WiRepa will be showcasing 20 looks on the catwalk in Paris and London.
Abundance of browsing and inspo fun on offer
The Rotorua Home & Lifestyle Show for 2022 is now just a month away
New sports uniforms to get school kids physical
Ngongotahā Primary School's 2022 goal is to get more students active in sports.
Bhajan Sandhya reverberates through Arts Village
Hindu Youth New Zealand organised the first Bhajan Sandhya recently at The Arts Village.
Rowing club paddling full speed into community lives
The Rotorua Rowing Club is holding a 'Learn To Row' series for high school students.
Tarawera eruption: Three warnings of the great disaster
It's told three opportunities presented themself to Tūhourangi warning of the eruption.
Therapy aids in keeping koeke safe and healthy
Ageing can rob us of the basic functions including eating and swallowing safely.
Mt Tarawera eruption birthed a new dawn
About 2am on June 10, 1886, the world changed irrevocably when Tarawera erupted.
Scammed: Woman left 'angry', 'violated' and broke after bank details stolen
'I want people to be aware this could happen to anyone, at any time.'
Abundance of events coming up to celebrate Matariki
Matariki, this year celebrated on June 24, is the nationally recognised Māori New Year.
Mt Tarawera eruption anniversary marked with film screening
On June 10, 1886, Mount Tarawera erupted, claiming 120 lives and grimly impacting iwi.
Rotorua 5.7 per cent rates rise one step closer
The mayor says a rates decrease and reduced expenditure won't carry the district forward.
'Prolonged and violent assault': Police appeal after teen attacked
A boy in his mid-teens is the victim of a prolonged and violent assault, police say.
Bryce Heard: Time for courageous community leadership
OPINION: We need a clear, public, and unequivocal city development plan.
Councillors welcome new rules to protect election candidate privacy
Candidates' physical addresses no longer required to be displayed.
'Exciting': New $2m 'upmarket backpackers' planned for Rotorua
It will include a manager's residence and guest lounge but no kitchen.
Five on trial after attempt to take back loaned caravan results in attack
Five people are on trial related to an attack at a Kaimai Ranges property last year.
'Shouting, screeching tyres and a thud': Gangs clash in street, man hit by car - witness
The incident happened in Tāneatua, a small Bay of Plenty town.
Mātauranga Māori meets New York Times
A te ao Māori initiative for Rotorua lakes has caught the attention of the New York Times.
Ten submit on council's 5.7 per cent rates hike proposal
The council's report says many submitters were 'inaccurate' and lacked 'understanding'.
Taupō motel murder accused granted name suppression
Two men have been charged with the murder of Taupo man Ryan Woodford.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers discuss the state of the building and construction industry
Premium subscribers have their say on the state of the building and construction industry.
Comment: In these strange and angry times, be the driver of change
OPINION: I've often wondered: how bad are things going to get before they get better?
'Constant stress': The pandemic migration experience
"We always have our hearts in our mouths."
'Buyer beware': How climate change could send insurance costs surging
'Some communities really do have to act now' - Insurance Council.
Mt Ruapehu unrest drops but eruption still possible
The volcanic alert level will stay at level 2 despite the Crater Lake cooling.
Adelphi Motel homicide: Two arrested for murder
Two men have have been arrested and charged with murder.
Hopes high for Matariki after 'crazy' busy weekend
Tourism operators are looking at the weekend as a sign of what's to come.
Get the umbrella ready, winter outlook reveals plenty of rain to come
The outlook comes as autumn was listed as the second-equal warmest on record.
Rob Rattenbury: Broadcasting has changed but it's still the same
OPINION: Radio was the only home entertainment in most New Zealand homes until TV.
Cinema sector prepares for more action
New titles and customer confidence in going out is helping put bums on seats.
'Slammed': St John ambulance staff working at 110%
"The workload's definitely gone above and beyond what it used to be."
Meet the 2022 Queen's Birthday Honours recipients
Rotorua's five Queen's Birthday honourees have led teams in a variety of fields